As many of you know, my dad passed away after a long, painful journey with congestive heart failure. He was stubborn, wild, loving in his own way, and one-of-a-kind in all the best and hardest ways. This loss is heartbreaking for our family—but what weighs even heavier is the cost of laying him to rest with dignity. We are raising funds to help with funeral expenses, If you knew my dad, you know he had his struggles—but you also know his heart was big, even when his body couldn’t keep up. He made people laugh, he made people mad, and he always left an impression.

If you feel moved to donate or even just to share this, we would be beyond grateful. Every dollar, every message, every ounce of support means more than we can say.

Thank you for helping us say goodbye to him with love.

—Cate and family